Blackened Sirloin with Southwestern Butter

By á-10070

Ingredients

• Southwestern Butter:
• 6 T. butter, slightly softened
• 1/4 t. cumin
• 1/4 t. dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 t. chili powder
• 1/8 t. dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 t. pepper
• Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
• Steak:
• 1 T. butter, melted
• 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
• 2 t. blackened steak seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; blend well. Place butter on piece of plastic wrap and form into 4-inch log. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

Using 1 T. melted butter, brush each side of steak; rub each side of steak with 1 t. of the blackened steak seasoning. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat grill. When ready to barbeque, place steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium heat or on charoal gril 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 20 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once.